Who We Are
Providing essential furniture to Metro Detroit families in need for over 6 decades.
Our Mission
As the oldest furniture bank in North America, we have served nearly 80,000 Metro Detroit families.
Our mission is clear: to provide gently used furniture to neighbors in need. We aim to give stability and dignity to families overcoming challenges such as homelessness, domestic violence, extreme poverty, or sudden crises like fires or floods.
Our Vision
We believe in the power of giving and receiving to transform lives—restoring dignity, pride, and hope for a brighter future. Our vision is to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty in our community by providing essential home furnishings to families in need. With the support of our network of partners, we empower children and families to rebuild their lives, one home at a time.
Our Values
Our values guide every step of our work, reflecting our commitment to compassion, integrity, and empowerment.
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Compassion: Showing individuals they are supported by a caring community.
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Integrity: Acting with transparency and ethics to ensure the trust of both donors and the families we serve.
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Dignity: Providing furnishings that uphold each person’s pride and well-being.
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Empowerment: Transforming living spaces to create a foundation for fresh starts.
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Service: Inspiring others to serve, helping those who are in need.
Leadership
A Message from Our President & CEO, Diane Charles
When people ask me where I’m from, I proudly say, ‘Detroit.’ I love so much about this region—our passion for sports, our incredible work ethic, and, above all, our spirit of generosity. Detroiters have always given generously of their time, talents, and resources...
A Message from Our President & CEO, Diane Charles
When people ask me where I’m from, I proudly say, ‘Detroit.’ I love so much about this region—our passion for sports, our incredible work ethic, and, above all, our spirit of generosity. Detroiters have always given generously of their time, talents, and resources.
Thanks to supporters like you, we provide 20,000 pieces of furniture each year, transforming 2,500 houses into homes for families starting over. With your help, these families have beds to sleep on, tables for meals, and sofas to gather around—a place they can truly call home.
Our work is far from finished. Every day, families wait for the essential furniture and mattresses they need to make a home. While we’re committed to reaching as many families as possible, we need your help to get there. When you donate furniture or funds, or share our mission with others, you help create lasting change.
Together, we can reach more families, one home at a time. Your support fuels our vision, bringing dignity, stability, and hope to those who need it most.
On behalf of our staff, board of directors, and especially the families we serve—thank you for making our mission a reality.
Diane
Diane Charles, President & CEO
Who We Serve
At the Furniture Bank of Metro Detroit, we are dedicated to ensuring that vulnerable families have properly furnished homes, every child has a comfortable place to sleep for a healthy start in life, and individuals with limited means can live with dignity and comfort.
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Children
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Newborns and Infants
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Victims of Domestic Violence
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Families Transitioning from Homelessness
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Victims of Fire and Foreclosure
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Seniors
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Those with Disabilities and Medical Emergencies
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Foster Parents
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Those Receiving Mental Health Services
Financial Reports
We encourage all donors – both furniture and financial – and the community at large, to review our most recent audit, 990 Tax Report, and IRC 501 Letter.
The Furniture Bank of Southeastern Michigan values the resources that are entrusted to us, and is committed to responsible financial management. To this end, we undergo annual independent audits and keep current on all government filings.